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Articles The Welsh Mountain Pony Page.....5 Philosophy of Dressage (Robyn Judd) Page.....9 Australian Dressage Championships Page ...12 Eventing in the Elements- Travis Templer Page....19 Weaning the Foal the John Chatterton Way Page....23 Vaulters in France Page....31 War Horse Page....33 Starting a Show Jumping Career - Equipment Page ...41 From Rescue Pony to Champion Hunter Page....40 The Judge from Left Field Page....45 Equitana Roll Up Page ...47 Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome Page....48 A Matter of Muscle Page ..50 John Whiteley - Farrier Page....51

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The Welsh Pony and Cob are closely related horse breeds including both pony and cob types, which originated in Wales in the United Kingdom. The breed society for the Welsh breeds has four sections, primarily distinguished by height, but also by variations in type: the Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A), the Welsh Pony (Section B), the Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C), and the Welsh Cob (Section D). Welsh ponies and cobs are known for their good temperament, hardiness, and freemoving gaits. Native ponies existed in Wales prior to 1600 BC, and a Welshtype cob was known as early as the Middle Ages. They were influenced by the Arabian horse, and possibly also by the Thoroughbred and the Hackney horse. In 1901, the first stud book for the Welsh breeds was established in the United Kingdom, and in 1907 another registry was established in the United States. Interest in the breed declined during the Great Depression, but revived in the 1950s.Throughout their history, the Welsh breeds have had many uses, including as a cavalry horse, a pit pony, and as a working animal on farms. Today, the modern Welsh Pony and Cob breeds are used for many equestrian competitive disciplines, including showing, jumping and driving, as well as for pleasure riding, trekking and trail riding The smaller types are popular children’s ponies. The Welsh also crosses well with many other breeds and has influenced the development of many British and American horse and pony breeds. The Welsh Stud Book contains registration details of four “types” of Welsh Ponies and Cobs. These types include the Section A Welsh Mountain Pony, Section B Welsh Pony, Section C Welsh Pony (Cob type) and Section D Welsh Cob. Each Section, or type, has specific characteristics, but all retain the pony character, versatility and excellent temperament of the Welsh breeds.

SECTION “A” - WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY Welsh A’s are hardy, spirited and pony-like and do not exceed 12 h.h. (121.9 cms). Section B’s are similar, but larger — not exceeding 13.2 h.h. (137.2 cms) — and with more riding pony qualities. Bred in the mountains and wild regions of Wales for many generations, their acknowledged beauty does not mean they are merely a ‘pretty toy’ — centuries of ‘survival of the fittest’ has ensured the sound constitution, iron hard limbs and great intelligence which combined with the legendary Welsh temperament, makes the ideal child’s pony of today. They can be seen ridden and driven all over the world — equally at home in the cold of Canada and Sweden or the heat of Africa and Australia. The head of the Mountain Pony should be small, with neat pointed ears, big bold eyes and a wide forehead. The jaw should be clean cut, tapering to a small muzzle; the silhouette may be concave or ‘dished’ but never convex or too straight. The neck should be of good length and well carried with shoulders sloping back to a clearly defined wither. The limbs must be set square with good flat bone and round dense hooves. The tail set high and gaily carried.

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General Character

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Head  Small, clean-cut, well set on and tapering to the muzzle

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Eyes

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Ears  Well-placed, small and pointed, well up on the head, proportionately close.

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Jaws and Throat  Clean and finely-cut, with ample room at the angle of the jaw

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Neck  Lengthy, well-carried and moderately lean in the case of mares, but inclined to be cresty in the case of mature stallions

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Shoulders  Long and sloping well back. Withers moderately fine, but not “knifey”. The humerus upright so that the foreleg is not set in under the body

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Forelegs  Set square and true, and not tied in at the elbows. Long, strong forearm, well developed knee, short flat bone below knee, pasterns of proportionate slope and length, feet well-shaped and round, hoofs dense.

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Back and Loins

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Hind Quarters  Hocks to be large, flat and clean with points prominent, to turn neither inwards nor outwards. The hind legs not to be too bent. The hock not to be set behind a line from the point of the quarter to the fetlock joint. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well-shaped, hoofs dense.

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Action  Action must be quick, free and straight from the shoulder, knees and hocks well flexed with straight and powerful leverage well under the body.

Hardy, spirited and pony-like

Any colour, except piebald and skewbald

Bold

Prominent and open

Muscular, strong and well coupled

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Action must be quick, free and straight from the shoulder, knees and hocks well flexed with straight and powerful leverage well under the body. The height should not exceed 12 h.h. (121.9 cms).

Welsh Mountain Pony “Wyann Caramel Classic” standing at Wynmah Pony Stud

SECTION “B” - WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY

The general description of the Welsh Mountain Pony can be applied to the Welsh Pony, with greater emphasis being placed on riding pony qualities whilst retaining the true Welsh quality with substance.

For generations these ponies were the hill farmers’ main means of transport, herding sheep and wild ponies over rough and mountainous country. They had to be hardy, balanced and fast to survive, which ensured that only the best were bred from. These qualities, combined with a natural jumping ability, and the temperament of their Welsh Mountain Pony forebears make the Welsh Pony second to none in whatever field his young rider may choose. Today they hold their own among our top class riding ponies both in performance competitions and in the show ring. The height should not exceed 13.2 h.h. (137.2 cms). Detailed Description The general description of ponies in Section A of the Stud Book is applicable to those in Section B, but more particularly the Section B pony shall be described as a riding pony, with quality, riding action, adequate bone and substance, hardiness and constitution and with pony character.

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Philosophy of Training ...Horses as individuals ~ Perseverance & Understanding.

have written a few articles to date regarding my thoughts and beliefs as a rider, a trainer and my genuine love of these amazing noble animals. Today, the story I would like to share with everyone is of a horse called ‘Keys’ that graced us with his presence and taught us all so much. I write with a heavy heart as I have just said goodbye to my friend, a striking horse who was big, black and handsome. He arrived to us at the age of 9 and wasn’t perfect through any fault of his own. He had partial sight in one eye, a torn muscle in his chest, stiff through his front fetlocks, slight stifle issues and lameness. What was I thinking right?! I just saw something there. It’s hard to explain to people, but you have to just look at what is in front of you without preconception, without judgement. I do remember saying to myself “urm, am I going to regret this decision and how do I explain it to my husband”, one should think creatively in those moments! The day he arrived I just saw this very handsome horse with a regal head. As I let my eyes fall over him I could see some issues but nothing I could not work with and improve. It is at this stage most people would have probably said he’s not worth it. What they didn’t see was this horse had heart and that’s a start. Physically he needed help and it took a degree of work to get him completely sound and that included his stifle. Through all that was asked of him, he never resisted me without good reason. When he struggled I backed off until he coped and only then asked him for just that little bit more. For the first part of his training it was all ground work getting him used to me while allowing me to get to know him; watching his expressions and reactions to certain commands, how he moved and most of all how far can I push before he struggled. These signals are the same when you are in the saddle yet as a rider very few of us really feel a horse properly; we react to what they do and don’t do and not what they can and can’t do. Taking the time to actually be beside them allows you to see and analyse how they move without rider interference which can only help you when you ride. But the one thing we forget is, they are not a machine you turn on/off and put away until the next session. All those moments you take finding the sensitive spots, how they react to your touch and your voice are the most important of all.

him I would not have seen him hesitate about putting his foot down and the way he would feel for the ground. In a lot of cases most riders would have put this down to resistance and just push him through it which would have simply created tension and fear. So why would he trust me or my judgement. That’s when you run into training and obedience issues. To me, this is working in a dominating mind with an attitude, ‘It’s only a horse stop treating them like they are humans’. I have heard this most of my life, I treat a horse as a horse walk into their environment with the knowledge that I need to be their leader, the alpha of my herd and I am, but I get it through loyalty and respect not fear. This cannot be forced it has to be earned. You have to prove to a horse you are worthy enough to be there leader if you want to develop a relationship on top of your working partnership. Because of health issues, I knew riding Keys myself was out of the question, so I asked Kayla who has been a student of mine for many years and whom is now training with me for her coaches accreditation, to ride him. Even though I had not ridden him, I knew what he would be capable of doing; through me watching his every move and Kayla’s ability to know what I needed her to do as a rider. So at this stage, Keys had all his vocal commands down pat. His work on the lunge and in hand varied through all his paces, collection to extension as well as his lateral work, which he could execute with or without side reins. He learnt how to hold and use himself prior to being ridden and developed the muscles he would require to effectively carry a rider. Once he started under saddle, all these muscles still required strengthening whilst retaining suppleness enough to allow freedom of movement with no rider interference. Even though Keys was not destined for grand prix, he still deserved the chance to be great at what he was capable of achieving and he did. I ended up giving Keys to one of my students to ride. Not only did he change her mind about ‘nutty’ thoroughbreds, he taught her a lot about herself as a rider and as a horse person. A horse; no matter their breed, conformation, ability, age, height, etc, if allowed, can teach you so much - whether it’s to feel movement more openly, what feels right, what doesn’t and why.

Once Keys was able to move freely without hesitation, the movement he had was simply breath taking.

Look beyond the ‘too hard’ scenario; as the lessons learnt are invaluable and can only make you better at what you do!

This thoroughbred put some warmbloods to shame. He just floated and I had to remind myself to not get excited, to take my time. My next hurdle was to teach him trust in my judgement as he was, as mentioned, practically blind in his left eye, so lateral movement to the right was never an issue but to the left it was, if I had not spent the time to watch

There is no fun in knowing it all and I doubt any of us will perfect it in our lifetime. This article is dedicated to Keys and to those who’s hearts he has touched. May he forever rest in green pastures. > >

With my health not the best, I was not in a hurry but then I have always worked to the horses time schedule not my own.

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he event started Thursday and the weather was freezing cold. A few showers but nothing to stop the riders and their horses competing/training. Our QLD state coach Carlos Der Cleermaecker was there for the event to help the QLD riders warm up and give individual lessons as required. Thursday the only class was the inter 2. Jimboomba based rider Jacqueline Huppert riding QEB Jinglebell Swing placed 15th on 57.57%. A super test from Jacquie. Friday was the elementary, PSG, the Grand Prix (CDN) and the Grand Prix CDI-W. Gold Coast rider/coach/judge Nicole Tough rode Furst Tyme in the elementary. Placing 3rd in the 3C with 69.83% and 4th in the 3D with 64.615%. This was young rider Shannan Goodwin’s first year of dressage on her first warmblood Aristede and she managed to hold it up there with the best of them to finish 8th in the 3D with 63.504% and 17th in the 3C with 64%. Her first test the 3C she was first on and a little nervous. Her second test the 3D she was so much more confident. She took a risk and rode a super test. Overall she was very happy with both tests. Tor Van Den Berge riding Belcam’s Riverside Kav placed 6th in the 3C with 66.917%. Sarah Honeywell riding Celia Zastrow’s mare Diamond de Niros Dreamtime placed 13th with 62.479% in the 3D and 29th in the 3C with 61.417%. Melissa Van Den Berge riding Karen Waterman’s stallion Dornkaart placed 12th with 65.333% in the 3C and 7th in the 3D with 63.932%. Jane Blomfield riding Sir Anton placed 31st in the 3D with 59.658% and in the 3C 19th with 63.250%. Nicole Tough riding Dante who is owned by Danielle Dowsett placed 8th in the Prix St George with 65.632% Sheridyn Ashwood riding her beautiful stallion Prestige VDL placed 9th in the Prix St George with 65.526% Tor Van Den Berge riding Lauries As who is owned by Cheryl O’Brien placed 23rd in the Prix St George with 63.421%. The

horse had a few tension issues. Victoria Welch riding BJ Kaneto Casablanca owned by Elizabeth Welch placed 25th in the Prix St George with 63.000% Tor Van Den Berge riding Fisherman’s Friend owned by Cheryl O’Brien placed 6th in the Grand Prix CDI-W with 63.957% Saturday - Nicole Tough riding Flavio owed by Ken Dowsett placed 1st in the 4B with 69.444% and 3rd in the 4C with 67%. For overall Australian Medium Champion Danielle Shearer riding Riverview Cinderella placed 4th in the 4C with 66.833% and in the 4B - 18th with 65.370% Victoria Welch riding Brentanus placed 2nd in the 4B with 68.611% and in the 4C - 18th with 62.667% Danielle Dowsett riding Waitano placed 1st in the 4C with 67.083% and in the 4B - 15th with 66.296% Jane Blomfield riding Sir Anton placed 26th in the 4B with 62.037% and in the 4C - 28th with 59.000% Tor Van Den Berge riding Lauries As owned by Cheryl O’Brien placed 2nd in the Advanced Freestyle with 72.167% Victoria Welch riding Brentanus placed 7th in the Advanced Freestyle with 65.167% Tor Van Den Berge riding Lauries As owned by Cheryl O’Brien placed 2nd in the Prix St George Challenge with 67.632% Nicole Tough riding Dante who is owned by Danielle Dowsett placed 6th in the Prix St George Challenge with 66.474% Victoria Welch riding BJ Kaneto Casablanca owned by Elizabeth Welch placed in the Prix St George Challenge 12th with 61.842% Sheridyn Ashwood riding Prestige VDL placed 1st in the Inter 1 Freestyle with 68.750% Victoria Welch BJ riding Kaneto Casablanca owned by Elizabeth Welch placed 4th in the Inter 1 Freestyle with 67.400% Tor Van Den Berge riding Fisherman’s Friend owned by Cheryl O’Brien placed 5th in the Grand Prix freestyle with 67.525%

Sunday

Nicole Tough riding Furst Tyme owned by Ken Dowsett placed 1st in the 2C with 72.708% and in the 2D - 18th with 65.238% Tor Van Den Berge riding Riverside Kav owned by Belcam Stud placed 4th in the 2D with 70.286% Melissa Van Den Berge riding Dornkaart owned by Karen Waterman placed 16th in the 2D with 65.333% and in the 2C - 27th with 61.563% Shannan Goodwin riding Aristede placed 29th in the 2C with 61.146% and in the 2D placed 23rd with 64% Tor Van Den Berge riding Lauries As owned by Cheryl O’Brien placed 4th in the 5B with 66.748% and in the 5C placed 3rd with 67.368% Victoria Welch riding Brentanus placed 6th in the 5C with 65.439% and in the 5B placed 6th with 66.179% Nicole Tough riding Flavio owned by Ken Dowsett in the 5C placed 20th with 60.351% and in the 5B placed 9th with 63.984% Alexandra Berns riding Kings Legend placed 1st in the Inter 1 with 68.526% - Super ride!! Sheridyn Ashwood riding Prestige VDL placed 5th in the Inter 1 with 65.632% Victoria Welch BJ riding Kaneto Casablanca owned by Elizabeth Welch placed 15th in the Inter 1 with 63.316% Nicole Tough riding Dante who is owned by Danielle Dowsett placed 20th in the Inter 1 with 62.421% Tor Van Den Berge riding Fisherman’s Friend owned by Cheryl O’Brien 7th in the Grand Prix Special with 62.167% Nicole Tough riding Furst Tyme won the Rod Barker Memorial Trophy

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Robyn lives, breathes and encompasses all things equine. Horses are more than a passion, they are an integral part of her being and what drives her. This is reflected within Dove Haven Equestrian Park which Robyn has built from the ground up since 1999 and which has developed into far more than a mere riding school – but a place where you come to experience and share what it is to be a part of these noble creature’s lives with riding just a part of the love affair with horses. John Chatterton…defines the word “horseman”…A true horseman! John is a gentleman and an encouraging teacher. He builds confidence in all his students with his calm and quiet manner! He shows you that you can learn his method, no matter what equestrian discipline you are involved in or whether you have experience or just starting. John teaches you how to communicate with your horse through ‘bonding rather than domination’. John has an undeniable ability to understand and build trust in horses. His success is proven time and time again with his unique method. John’s experience goes back to his childhood, growing up with the ‘Gauchos’, they taught him how to communicate with horses by watching the horses body language, from here he learnt how sensitive and gentle they really are! Born and bred in the beautiful Hills district outside Perth, Zelie Bullen grew up surrounded by horses. Her first pony, a flea-bitten grey, was a reject from a riding school who if nothing else taught a young Zelie how to stay on a horse. Zelies life with horses took a different route when in her late teens she was hired by Movieworld on the Gold Coast to play Calamity Jane in their Western show, starting off her career as a stuntwoman and introducing her to the world on animal training. She has doubled some of the top actors in showbiz and worked with some of the best animal trainers in the world, which she feels culminated in her work recently with Steven Spielberg as a Liberty Horse Trainer in his upcoming new release film titled “War Horse”. Zelie has a special affinity with horses and they love and respect her back, and she feels that the bond they share at any moment is magical. Anthony Murray & Ellie Pajovic Together, (under the careful eye of their one year old son!) they run a breaking and training yard near Jimboomba, catering to start horses for all olympic disciplines and taking horses on for training and competing in show jumping and dressage. They provide instruction both private and clinics. Anthony is also a certificate 3 course designer and judge and has ridden at World Cup Level over the years.

“ASK the COACH” -Arlene’s love of horses commenced at the early age of 4 when her dad taught her to ride a shetland pony named Sabrina. Since this time she has competed successfully and is an accredited EA Show Horse Judge and ASHS Judge. Arlene has held coaching accreditations for over 30 years .

Amanda Vella is the founder and president of Save a Horse Australia Horse Rescue and Sanctuary based on in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Amanda has been rescuing horses for over 10 years, rehabilitating all kinds of equines from mini ponies through to Clydesdales, treating all kinds of issues from neglect, abuse, starvation and medical issues from cancers and injuries to skin conditions and arthritis. She has dedicated her life to helping the less fortunate, giving them a second chance at life and love. At 30 years of age Amanda has a double degree in commerce majoring in Finance and property economics majoring in town planning, she works full time in Finance as well as running Save a Horse Australia which is a fully registered and sanctioned charity. On top of a 50 hour work week, Amanda normally has on average 20 horses in care at any one time.

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Qld State Eventing Championships The State Eventing Championships were held at Kooralbyn on the 5th and 6th November. It was a great event with fantastic weather. Kevin McNab, Emma Dougall, Eleanor Osborne, Mattea Davidson, Charlotte Price and Isabel English used the event as a practise in the lead up to the 3 day event being held in Adelaide on the 11th, 12th and 13th November. Classes ranged from Pre Intro, right through to 2*. The new jumps on the course, a few riders came to grief, but experienced riders like Kevin McNab made it look easy. Maddison Simpson, the highest placed 1* rider, also tackled the course with ease. The whole event ran smoothly, thanks to a lot of help and hard work from some fantastic sponsors: Bayside Springs, Aussie Excavators, Wilpak Meats, Steelworks, All Horses Veterinary, Bob Jane T-Mart Cairns, Beaudesert RSL and Northern Freightmaster Trailers.

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Coast Equestrian Group Fundraiser for the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Cancer Research Gold Coast Equestrian Group have hosted the Derby and Showjumping day for the last 6 years as a fundraiser for the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Cancer Research Facility. The Club has had a number of members touched quite personally by cancer and the event seemed a positive way we could support research for a cure and incorporate equestrian competition. We were very fortunate this year to receive sponsorship from the Gold Coast Equine Clinic in the form of trophy rugs for first place in the Derby and also from Bernies Produce for 1st and 2nd place in our showjumping events. Obviously also our hardworking small band of volunteers made the event possible. To view results - check out www.localhorsemagazine.com.au

Eventing in the elements W

elcome to Queensland wet n wild one weekend and stinking hot the next. As riders it is our responsibility to take care of our steads and ensure we give them the best possible chance to succeed. We need to ride to suit the conditions and ensure our horses are conditioned appropriately to cope with different surfaces and temperatures.

ver the course of this season, and last, riders and horses have been exposed to vastly different weather conditions, from slippery sodden ground to rock hard going, as athletes some horses can find this a challenge but the fundamentals remain the same.

iding on hard ground and in the heat is possibly be the most common conditions we face in Queensland, although it must be said courses around the state have become far better prepared and maintained over the last few seasons and the going has been far more forgiving. Making sure your horse is fit is most important, as obviously a hot day is going to require greater physical endurance and concentration. Riders too must be fit, focused and ensure they maintain rhythm and good lines. Often the grass becomes shiny and slippery and the metal shoes polish up, making your horse a little uneasy on his/her feet, simply ride straight positive lines usually avoids any issue.

orses should be well hydrated and you may like to use an electrolyte or similar to help ensure your horse sweats, electrolytes can also aid in decreasing lactic acid build up in muscles allowing your horse to move more freely after a tough cross country round.

osing and scraping is the best way to cool a horse down, the colder the water the better but make sure you scrape the horse off as this is how they expel body heat and aids significantly in recovery (the sooner their temperature comes down the quicker they recover).

f the ground is ultra-hard you may like to ice your horse’s legs for 20 minutes after cross country, although in the lower grades this is not always necessary, you could simply poultice with swell down or similar to prevent any bumps and bruises becoming problems later in the week.

iding in the wet can have its hazards but riders simply should stick to the basics. Slow down on corners and don’t make them too tight, make sure you have a solid well balanced canter and be prepared to keep your seat in the saddle and lower leg on to aid in your balance in case your horse loses his/her footing. If you look where you’re going, maintain position and keep the horse balanced there is no reason why you can’t have a good run cross country regardless of how wet it is.

orses may still need to be iced or poulticed to eliminate minor injuries. They also still need to be fit as heavy ground means they have to work much harder to jump and keep their feet.

ome riders choose to run in studs, even for the dressage in eventing. Studs can be useful in both wet and hard conditions, using a set of small studs on shiny, greasy grass can give you the extra grip required, while obviously in the wet it becomes very advantageous to dig in. When using studs I make three clear recommendations, talk to someone who is experienced in their use first, don’t use them simply for the sake of it (some horses may not require them) and never go too big as horses can become jarred up even in wet conditions.

o wither you do it in the dirt or the mud, remember take your time, think it through and give your horse the best ride you can. Remember don’t let your event be ruined by the elements, cross country is always fun as long as you and your horse come home safe.

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WEANING YOUR FOAL

the John Chatterton way

eaning is a stage of training that is very important, as it will form the horse’s mental attitude for the rest of its life. In my experience as a trainer, weaning in most cases is done far too abruptly in the majority of situations. Often foals are brought up from the paddock and put into a yard or stable and their mother is taken away. Let’s look at this process realistically. Firstly, the foal has been taken out of its familiar surroundings. Then we take away its protector and nourishment.

any people comment when they wean their foal, ‘It doesn’t take them long to get over it, they only run around the yard and whinny for a few days’. I believe they ever get over it; they grow up with separation anxiety and deep-rooted fear at a time of their life when they are most impressionable. If you locked a young child in their room, even if you gave them their toys and goodies to distract them for a while, in half an hour they would be screaming for their mother and would become very insecure, the same as a foal would.

t is common to see horses whinnying and running fence lines when a paddock mate is removed from them. I have seen mares knock their foals to the ground whilst running up and down the fence trying to get back to their paddock mates. This type of horse is harder to teach as they in a constant state of anxiety and their concentration span is very limited.

find my Ten Step Program very beneficial for teaching horses to communicate and build confidence with you. Many of my clients have told me that after teaching their horse the Ten Steps they notice an incredible change in their horse’s attitude. One lady told me her horse would never come to the fence to say hello. Since learning the Ten Step Program with her horse, when he sees her now he will leave his mate and come up and stand next to the fence to be with her. Previously he would only

come up at feed time and is now much more willing and responsive in hand and under saddle.

hen I first met my wife she was very interested in breeding. We bought a couple of mares and started a stud. You can learn a lot from foals just by taking the time to observe them as I did. When it came time to wean, I asked a lot of other horse stud owners how they weaned their foals. “Easy, just put them in a safe yard or stable with food and water.”

compared this practice with what I learned in Paraguay where I grew up, where horses were bred in large community herds and foals had a lot of playmates and developed confidence to venture away from their mothers. Colts are more confident and venture out sooner than fillies, which tend to have more herd instincts and stay close to their mother for longer. It was the practice there to leave foals on their mother longer before they were weaned.

n Australia I believe foals are weaned much too early, anywhere from four to six months. I believe this is usually done for human convenience, or due to misunderstanding of what normally happens in the wild. At four to six months foals are still very much reliant on their mother to protect them and teach them how to fend for themselves.

n the wild foals pretty much wean themselves as they become more adventurous and band together with their peers. Their mothers are usually in foal again and will hunt them away as they become heavily pregnant when the youngsters are about eight to ten months of age. By this time the foals are off with their mates and fending for themselves nutritionally anyway. The entire herd will teach the playful youngsters manners if they play too roughly or don’t observe proper herd etiquette.

like to wean my foals between eight and nine months when they are more confident and emotionally mature. I used to wean foals at six months when showing them, but I am well aware that my foals are more confident individuals when weaned later.

f you believe it is necessary to wean your foal at a young age, make sure you lock your mare up for a short period every day before you start weaning. At this stage it is important for the foal to be able to get close to the mare and for her not to leave the foal’s sight, so make sure your yard is not too big.

t is not advisable to use wire fences between the mare and foal. If you only have wire fences (barbed wire should never be used) make sure you have it properly electrified to discourage mare and foal from touching the fence at all.

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can’t stress enough, if you’re breeding horses, safe fences are imperative.

like to wean in reverse by putting the mare in a yard away from the foal, instead of the other way around. Don’t just take the mare away and lock her up. The best way to wean a foal is to leave it in its own familiar surroundings.

ave a small yard in the paddock, preferably with a shelter (or tree). It is better if the foal can walk around the outside of the yard. If the foal feels a bit insecure they can still get close to their mother and it is very important that the mare cannot go out of sight.

he ideal yard size is 4 x 4 metres. Make a safe access in the yard where the foal can put their head through to have a drink of milk. I like to use two round rails, one rail the foals chest height and the other about 50 cm above it. Space them just far enough apart that the foal can’t climb through, but enough to allow them to drink. This will be a lot easier on the mare, as her udder won’t get so full and tight.

WEANING

YOUR FOAL contd

the John Chatterton way

ou will find the foal will drink less and less every day, and after a few days the foal will get bored with mum standing around and will slowly venture off by themselves. Some mares that have been weaned the old way will whinny and stress when the foal ventures away. The foal has become their security blanket. Make sure she has adequate roughage in front of her at all times and perhaps another horse in an adjacent yard for company, and it will be less difficult for her.

eople often think you need to stop a foal from drinking at weaning time but receiving milk is not important so long as the foal is receiving adequate nutrition by other means and is physically old enough to be weaned from mothers milk.

t is necessary to break the bond between the mare and foal at weaning, but the idea is to allow the foal to be the one to make the choice.

arding the mare should slow down milk production, but if the mare’s udder becomes tight, this should be relieved by applying a warm washer to the udder. Another thing that will help the foal to leave its mother is to introduce an older quiet horse as a mate. I like to introduce the other horse a month before I start weaning. You may find the brood mare will resent the introduction of another horse and try to guard the foal from it, until she accepts the horse is no danger to her foal. Once your foal has settled into the new arrangement you will be able to see it getting more and more confident by venturing off with their new paddock mate. When they start to stay away for longer periods of time, they are ready to be completely weaned by closing off the access to their mother for about three days and then removing her. It is a good idea to wait until the foal is away down the paddock, then sneak the mare away to a paddock out of sight of the foal if possible.

f you don’t have another horse to mate up with the foal, just close off the access to the mare. This way they can be close to the mare but they can’t drink. Leave the foal and mare like this for at least three to four weeks before trying to put them back together. Watch carefully when you do put them back together that the mare warns the foal off if it goes to drink. If the mare lets the foal drink, you will

have to put the mare back in the yard again until the foal is completely weaned. Some mares encourage their foals to drink again to keep their foals as a paddock mate. This is quite common if the mare was not weaned correctly. Fillies have a stronger herd instinct, and you should never leave as filly in a paddock on her own until she is at least two years old. At this age the foal should definitely not be left alone at any time. Weaning the way I have described will build your foal’s confidence, so that when they are taken out of the paddock they will be more relaxed and more attentive to you when training. It’s not a good idea to leave them on their own whilst young, as they haven’t yet fully developed their confidence. The idea behind this type of weaning is to give them time for their confidence to mature, therefore avoiding any long-term psychological problems.

have been weaning this way for the past twenty years or so, and have found my horses more confident when I start them under saddle. They are willing to venture out on their own away from their mates, and less likely to shy and view unknown things with fear or trepidation.

ou can learn much more about foal weaning from my Foal Weaning video which shows examples of proper weaning procedures.

ou can purchase my video from my website on www. johnchatterton.com.au.

ave a safe and Happy Christmas & New Year - we will be back on board next year with my 10 Steps. John & Janet Chatterton

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Selection & Preparation of the Polocrosse Horse

Breeds that make good polocrosse horses ost of Australia’s top polocrosse players ride Australian The depth of flank and lenth and strength of the thigh M Stock Horses (ASH). Their breeding goes back many years wthrough from the stifle joint is important as this is where during which their speed, ability and temperament have been the speed and pushing power ability comes from. greatly improved. Most ASH today trace back to selected thoroughbred sires.

lthough less common, good Polocrosse horses are also A found within other breeds and their crosses. In particular, quarter horses and part-Arabs are commonly crossed with the

ASH and thoroughbreds to produce top Polocrosse horses. Of course, there are always well-bred horses that will just not make it in the sport of Polocrosse, and the best advice is to sell that horse and try again. There are also horses with no real breeding but turn out to be champions.

good mare should be abet to breed on if crossed with the right stallion and this is where potential horse buyers need to rely on the breeder’s honesty and good judgement. Overall, however, if you have a good breed line and you keep stock with a combination of quality, type =, conformation, temperament and ability, you should nearly always be successful.

he player when selecting a horse should have some idea of the breeding. He/she should then study the following points to gain an overall picture of what is required in a horse for the best results.

The ears should be well placed, alert to sound and Tsurroundings. The ears should be in proportion to the head. When riding, particularly a young horse, the ears can he horse’s head should show quality and refinement.

give the rider an indication of things to watch in the horse’s movement and temperament. eyes should be large and protruding, alert and well Thespread apart, having a kind look about them. jaw should not be too heavy, with a refined bone going Thelphedown to a fine muzzle. This type of jaw and muzzle will to make the horse light in the mouth and easy to handle. nostrils shold be large usually indicating a good winded TBe hehorse and the mouth should be of small to medium size. careful to keep an eye open for under and overshot jaws as this can effect the eating ability of the horse and hence its performance.. Horses with a small mouth are usually quite responsive to the bit.

should be well rounded and show width Theandhindquarter strength when viewed from behind. setting should be well up and out on the rump Thehe tail belly should be large, particularly when the horse is not Ttheinlines work. A combination of dept of flank, strength across and a large belly gives you a horse with a strong constitution.

he legs: as the old saying goes “no legs, no horse”. The legs Tboned should have good flat bone not too light. A very heavy horse is usually a clumpier and is generally unsuitable for Polocrosse.

ood muscling and strength of the forearm is essential. It G is no use having the power and strength at the back or hindquarters without the strength of the leg and shoulder in the forequarters to control it.

he knees would be flat and strong with strong, refined Tpasterns tendons going down to a strong, well-defined fetlock. The should not be too long or too short because of the stress it will place on the joints and bones respectively.

size of the hooves depends a lot on the type of country Tfor heonpreference, which the horse has been reared. They should be strong not over large, well shaped and with good texture.

should be strong and free from blemish such as Thesickhocks hocks, curbs or spavins. he hindlegs should be well placed under the horse as Tstraight this helps turning and stopping ability. A horse with very hind legs is usually rough to ride and lacks spring. Polocrosse is a fast game and without speed, Slost.PEED: particularly the ability to change speed quickly, the play is is a mojor factor in the choice of a TandEMPERAMENT: Polocrosse horse, particularly when training, travelling playing are considered. Energy wasted on or off the field leaves less energy for the game.

neck: the neckand head are the balance of a horse. A ine Skin and Hair texture usually go with a horse of quality Tjoinshehorse should be fine through the gullet (where the head F an breeding, however, in some areas where mosquitoes, the neck) and the head should be correctly attached to ticks, lice, biting flies etc are prevalent, horses develop a the neck. This gives the horse a good head carriage.

coarser skin and hair texture.

he horse should have a good lenth of rein with the neck Tdefined smoothly attached to the shoulders and wither. A well crest usually shows quality.

IZE: in most cases horses between 14.2 - 15.2hh will Shaving be seen playing in top finals. Smaller horses, although the ability, may be overworked (outclassed) in top

competition. Horses over 15.2hh, while having the speed and weight, usually lack manoeuvrability, but there are exceptions in both cases.

T should itself should have a good slope and be fine and o sum up, when selecting a Polocrosse horse, remember Thesmooth in the neck attachment. Tintelligence type, quality, soundness, speed, ability, temperament, and constitution and you can be sure your he girth needs to be deep allowing for a good heart and selection will KEEP YOU ON THE BALL! Tlung capacity. This will allow for maximum oxygen to reach the blood and the capability for a better performance will he withers should be fine going to a wedge shape down the shoulders to a good foreleg placement.

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ribs should be well spring with a smooth flat bone Twidthhecoming off a strong backbone and showing strength and across the ins and coupling.

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Aussies Show Off Their Style in R

ebecca Harbulot featured in Local Horse Magazine September Edition. Becky had been lucky enough to be invited to ride with Kamilaroi equestrian centre in a vaulting and trick riding display at the Haras du Pin in Normandy, France.

This is the story of her experiences.

irst of all the flight transit time was 29hrs, landing in Paris at 2.30pm on the Thursday and hoping then to find our way to the Hotel and only speaking very little French. We finally got to the hotel at about 4.30 checked in and left at 5.00 (walking, walking, walking)to make the most of the short time we had spare in Paris. We did the Seinne river cruise and saw the Eiffel tower, wandered the streets taking in the city at night and finding some hot chips for Becky. At 11.30pm we headed back home, we were exhausted, started walking, got lost, and found a lift with some nice locals that spoke English. It was 1.00 in the morning before we went to bed. We got up Friday at 7.30 and had a quick breakfast. Then it was out the door, trying to use the buses and subways (it’s so confusing to start with) we toured the Louve (its HUGE), walked the Champs Elysees stopped for McDonalds on the way to the Arc De Triomphe, the girls ran up the stairs the view was amazing. We headed back down the Champs Elysees and the girls legs started to quiver they were so tired from up and down stairs as well as on the subways. I thought we would go for afternoon snack and sit down before heading back to the hotel as by then Becky was a bit teary she was so tired but she knew we had to keep going as we were limited to time. We found Pizza Hut and went in went to order and saw the evening menu – it was 5.30! Oh well it was dinner instead. Time actually gets away from you so much as it doesn’t get dark till late. We discussed that we still had to go up the Eiffel tower so we went to hotel got refreshed and went again. We used the subway (stairs again) picked up a gentleman trying to find his way to the Eifel tower so he came with us, by the time we got there it was about 9.30 and they closed the tour to the top, that was ok, so we went to the 2nd floor which was still high enough. We left there looked at the time it

was a quarter to twleve again, let’s use the buses no more stairs waiting at the bus stop at midnight, Becky fell asleep. The next day (Saturday) we still had to do Notre Dame, and had lunch before setting off on the subway (more stairs) to Le Mans, Normandy area arriving at 7.30 Saturday night to find ourselves meeting up with the Kamilaroi Team and off to dinner with our chaperones and congress organisers and then back to the chateau by 1.30 for bed. I can say the girls were great travellers the first 3 days to do all this and they are still happy and talking to me!!!

raining from Sunday to Thursday basically didn’t get much better, early morning starts with a 45 minute drive to the stud and train from 10 til 12, then home cooked lunch daily at the stud till 2.30pm then horse education, washing training etc again until 4.30, then the drive back to the chateau most nights not before 9.00. Full on! Remembering these horses had not done anything like this before the Kamilaroi team got there and trained, led by Priscilla Morely and Karen Foran!

riday, we met all the delegates and Kamilaroi Team was introduced as the Australian representatives. Saturday, Sunday performances at the congress went well and the crowd was amazed and loved Rebecca as she was the youngest performer in the congress from any country.

e had a great relationship with the 2 families that were looking after us, both girls have been invited back to ride at the world equestrian games and stay with them at their stud anytime they wish to visit. These fine people were impressed with the genuine love and care the girls showed their horses. When it was time to leave there were many tears from our French families and the girls especially when they said farewell to Rebecca (our little Rebecca they called her). They gave us gifts (saddle blankets) and lots of hugs and kisses. They really treated us like family, which was nice as we were not able to contact our Australian family very often with internet problems and time differences, so they really made us feel at home.

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ome of you may have heard of a fairly short paper back children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo titled “War Horse”? A few of you may have even read it? But I am quite sure that even less of you over the last 3 years would have sat through the multi-award winning London based play of the same title.

t took only one woman from “Kennedy Miller Production Company”, Kathleen Kennedy herself, to sit and watch the incredibly innovative play in London’s West End for the decision to be made call in Stephen Spielberg, Hollywoods most powerful and influential individual. He has turned the story of War Horse into a 90 million dollar feature film which is now currently due for release on boxing day this year, 26th December 2011. The story of War Horse is a heart wrenching tale of an under privileged lonely young boy who in the early 1900’s see’s potential in a situation gone wrong and is able to utilise his natural instincts to save a miss understood colt, otherwise destined to a bad fate. The boy’s love and faith in the young wild horse then enables him to raise and train him as his own. When the First World War breaks out in 1914 the 2 are tragically separated and we, the audience, are dragged through the trenches on an unforgettable adventure of determination, courage and love.

s is often the case on such large film productions the horse department were a multi-national crew. The 4 liberty horse trainers consisted of my husband, Craig Bullen, and myself from Australia and 2 of our close work colleges Bobby Lovgren and Bill Lawrence, both from America. Four stunt horse trainers were bought in from Spain, Ricardo Cruz Snr and Ricardo Cruz Jrn, Hernan Ortiz and Salman . We had riders, stunt riders, harness drivers, trainers, and grooms from the Chez Republic, France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Wales but the majority of the massive horse team were from England itself where the production was made. It was a large department and took a lot of combined skills to get the finished product that you will see on screen.

horses and jumping horses. We trained 9 beautiful animals to play the adult role of “Joey” the lead character. We had 2 young horses to play the teenage “Joey” and used 2 foals to play “Joey” in his very early life. Some of the 9 magnificent adult Joey’s were extreme specialists and others were good at multiple roles and were able to be crossed trained to perform several tasks. One of our lead liberty horses who was gentle enough to work closely with the human actors is a 6yr old warm blood purchased from Holland for me personally to train for the lead role. He is called “Abraham” and although he is still in England at this stage , he is still firmly imbedded in my heart! Another is an incredibly talented liberty horse, a thoroughbred brought in from the United States of America with his owner and trainer Bobby Lovgren and then taken home again at the end of filming. His name is “Finder” and before filming on War Horse he already had an impressive movie resume playing one of the lead horses on productions such as “Sea Biscuit”, “Wild Fire” and “The Legend of Zorro”. Out of the thousands of horses that I have been lucky enough to know, he is the most extraordinary liberty horse I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The amazing Spanish stunt horse team own 3 of the “Joey” actors. All very talented and sensationally trained Andalusian’s. One in particular named “Civilon” did all of the riding sequences when the human actor was on board. Civilon is also a great stunt horse, a well mannered harness horse, has his hoof in some liberty work as well as being an impressive jumper for his breed.

raig and I are looking forward to the advanced screening of the film on the 1st December and as always, when we sit back and watch the gorgeous animals up on the big screen who we have loved working with, we will no doubt feel proud of them all. We hope you will too. Enjoy…

e had to ensure we had enough ‘horse power’ to enable us to keep up with Steve Spielberg’s busy 3 month filming schedule and needed to spread the workload between several horses. In just under 11 weeks the horse department prepared and trained all of the horses for the job; liberty horses, riding horses, stunt horses, harness horses, postilion

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When I ride my pony Sebastian he will pull the reins from my hands and eat grass. How do I stop him? Hi Emily, it sounds like Sebastian is in the weight training business! He would certainly be helping to develop muscles in your arms. Grass snatching ponies are annoying along with their bad manners. There is an aid for this complaint commonly called a ‘Grass Rein’ (or Anti-grazing Rein). This aid helps to stop the pony from lowering his head to eat grass. You will require some experienced assistance with fitting the grass rein and someone with you when you first ride Sebastian in an enclosed area with this aid. He may decide to try another trick not yet discovered. If you know an experienced rider who is willing to assist- awesome! The grass rein is a length of leather or cord (hay band works OK) There are different ways of attaching the grass rein. I find this way works best for me • • • • • • • •

Tie or clip the grass rein to the dee on the front of the saddle (level with the stirrup bars) Run under the ring of the bit, over the headpiece and under the ring of the bit on the opposite side Tie or clip onto the dee on the opposite side of the saddle. (The normal reins should not be restricted of movement where fixed to the ring of the bit) Care should be taken not to have the tension too tight. The pony should be able to drop his head to about just below his chest before tension increases. This aid is not to hold his head in. Make sure the girth is tight as when the pony reaches down with the grass rein, the pressure will be taken by the saddle.

If Sebastian’s saddle normally slips forward due to low withers then you will require someone with experience to fit a crupper to your saddle. This is a fitted leather piece that attaches to the back of the saddle and a padded loop goes under the pony’s tail. To fit a crupper your saddle will require a dee attachment. Some saddles may not have this fitting. Depending on the pony’s temperament your pony may object to a crupper under his tail. This is why someone with experience is required to help. Hopefully with this aid fitted correctly you will be able to enjoy riding Sebastian who will soon learn it is uncomfortable for him to snatch grass snacks. Happy saddles! :)

Emily’s mum Cathie

Sebastian is a Welsh Pony and has large eyes compared to other ponies and horses. Why is this so? This is a characteristic of the breed. It has been said by an experienced Welsh breeder “the bigger the eye, the better; the deeper through the heart, the stronger the prouder the lift of the head, the more courageous; the swifter the action, the more fearless.”

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Breastplates Breastplates are used to stop the saddle from slipping back on the horse. Horses with large sloping withers or large shoulders with a flat ribcage most commonly require a breastplate to keep the saddle forwards. They are also a safety feature in that should the girth or straps break, the saddle will stay in place hopefully long enough for the rider to stop and dismount! The breastplate should in no way restrict the horse’s movement or breathing. As a general rule, you should be able to fit a fist between the horse’s chest and breastplate, a hands width between the horse’s withers and the breastplate and ensure that it lies above the point of shoulder.

There are three types mainly used in show jumping: The Breastgirth This runs from either the D-rings of the saddle, or is attached to a loop that runs around the girth straps. It is made with strong elastic inserts to allow movement of the shoulders whilst providing a brace to hold the saddle forwards. This is a preferable type for jumping as it tends to be less-restrictive to the shoulders, allowing the horse more freedom (than the other types of breastplates) to pick up and fold its front legs over a jump. It is imperative to ensure that this type of breastplate is adjusted correctly so that it will not restrict the horse’s breathing by pressing on the windpipe - it should sit across at the base of the neck. This breastplate is more comfortable when attached at the lower position to the girth straps as this angle of anchorage makes them less likely to obstruct the horse’s breathing and movement and also provides better security.

The classic “Y”, Stockmans or Hunting breastplate This is probably the most commonly seen breastplate used throughout the disciplines. It attaches to the D-rings of the saddle and runs through the horse’s front legs to attach to the girth. Each piece is easily adjustable. The added bonus of using one of these breastplates is that either a running or standing martingale attachment can be easily clipped onto the central chest ring without the need to remove the whole breastplate. They are also suitable for other training aids to be attached to, for example a market harborough. These breastplates are commonly made of leather, but some have elastic inserts to help prevent it from restricting the horse’s shoulders. They can also be made of lightweight nylon or other synthetic materials. All are permitted in showjumping. As this breastplate is attached to the D-rings of the saddle (which are known to be pulled out under great pressure), it is not as reliable as equipment attached to the saddle by the girth straps. Therefore, the breast collar is sometimes preferred on cross-country. Additionally, breastplates that are attached to the D-rings may cause the tree points of a poorly-fitting saddle to dig into the sides of the horse’s withers creating pain and sores. Therefore, ensure that your saddle is also correctly fitted. The hunting breastplate can have a restrictive effect on the shoulder, even when correctly fitted as opposed to the five point breastplate following page.

The Five Point Breastplate This is an improved version on the previous breastplate. The five point breastplate is so named because of its five anchor points: two D-rings, two stirrup leather attachments and the girth attachment. Therefore, it provides greater stability and security whilst allowing more freedom of movement than its older relative. Increased flexibility is created by the difference in shape over the shoulders due to the extra joints in this breastplate. They generally incorporate a fair bit of strong elastic into the straps for increased freedom of movement and sheepskin pads on the joints for added comfort to the horse. Team Fredericks claim their five point breast plate (pictured below) is “the ultimate jumping and cross country breastplate if you want security, freedom of movement and stability.” These types of breastplates also allow for martingale and or other attachments to be added (right).

Martingales / Rings A martingale is a piece of tack used to control the height of the horse’s head. They prevent the horse from getting its head so high that the rider feels in danger of being hit in the face with the horse’s poll or neck – they are not to be used to hold the horse down and round on the bit. A martingale works by applying pressure via the reins or the noseband to make it uncomfortable or impossible for the horse to get its head too high. Therefore they should be fitted to give the horse ample room to stretch its neck forward and down over the jump and move freely unrestricted in their natural gait - it should not come into effect until the horse throws its head up in a dangerous manner. This can be checked by ensuring the martingale straps are the length of the horses neck, ie they can reach the horse’s throat where it meets the top of the neck (throatlatch), or that each of the straps has about an inch of slack when the horses head is in its natural position. Some horses can be particularly prone to throwing their head up with the increased excitement when they are jumping even if they don’t when worked on the flat. Martingales are allowed in both training and competitions in show jumping. Rule 1.2 in article 257 relates to the use of martingales (see rules below).

Running Martingale This is the most commonly seen martingale It provides more freedom for the horse and allows the rider more control of how much affect it has on the horse as the rider can release pressure as soon as the desired result is achieved

As the rings move loosely on the reins it is necessary to use stoppers. These sit snug on the reins to prevent the rings moving so far up the rein that they catch the buckles attaching the rein to the bit. See pictures right

Standing Martingale/ Tie Down / Head Check The standing martingale attaches to the noseband or to a strap that connects to both sides of the bit. It then either connects to the breastplate (as seen earlier with the running martingale) or down to the girth passing through a neck strap. The neck strap prevents it being too loose and potentially getting hooked on another part of tack. Note that it should only be attached to a cavesson noseband. If attached to a drop nose band it can injure the nose cartilage, attached to a grackle noseband it risks damaging the jaw and / or nose. A disadvantage of using a standing as opposed to a running martingale, is that they can be more dangerous as they are more restrictive and not able to be loosened so quickly in an emergency. Also, sometimes a horse may fall in a manner that requires it to use its head and neck to regain its balance. The standing martingale may restrict the horse’s ability to use itself in this way, making the accident worse than it would otherwise have been. With the running martingale, if the horse trips on landing after a fence the rider can loosen the reins and the horse will regain full use of its head and neck. Added to this, horses tend to develop a resistance to the standing martingale. It will learn to balance itself by leaning against the standing martingale rather than carrying itself on the hind quarters. This builds up muscle in the wrong areas. Therefore, it not only creates an upside down / u neck (as seen below) but the horse also becomes weak through the entire topline.

Bib The bib helps to keep the reins closer together (this helps channel the horse straight ahead) and prevents a horse from grabbing the straps. However, it will not allow a rider to open the reins as freely as may be required when asking for more bend and flexion into the turns. final equipment article next edition (Feb 2012)

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I purchased Jaspa form a wonderful lady out at Tui Lodge in September of 2010 for my son Joel to start hacking on show season of 2011 I needed to find out his history, wow what a adventure that sent me on... I tried to track him from his brand but had no luck I then tracked him form his microchip number and this is where to story begins!! Jaspa was originally born Storm his stud name is Ironbarks storm chaser he is a American saddlebred x with a Welsh pony mare his Father is Ironbarks Chain Reaction.He was the first and only saddlebred x that came out of the stud. The story I found out of Jas as we call him is quite sad :( he was taken from the stud as the RSPCA came in a rescued all the horses from The Ironbarks Stud for reasons i cannot state. He was then brought by a vet in NSW who apparently endurance rode him for quite some time, he then went to a family in NSW who also moved him on. Thats when I found him a girlfriend sent me a link for Tui Lodge and the rest is history as they say...He came with his own issues of trust and is quite scared at times but over the year we have gained his confidence he loves to kiss and sniff us all over and just loves joel to pieces.. They have competed so successfully this year with numerous champion hunter sashes and being placed where ever they go Jaspa has a wonderful presence about him. With the last outing being at the Fernando Alvarez Memorial day on the 29th of October where Joel and Jaspa where sashed champion open showhunter pony of the show they also went out for the Supreme hack of the day and a $1,000.00 check but missed out this time. Jaspa is a much loved part of our family and I thank Tui Lodge often for selling us such a wonderful boy... Thanks Julie (mum) xxx

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by Marion Dale (retired) EFA Showhorse Judge

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Well, it’s 6 o’clock in the morning, freezing cold with the weather looking dubious. Yet the horses are loaded, one pony, one galloway, mother and daughter, are off for a day in the show ring. The only other variable, besides the weather, is the judge. What a difference they can make to your day. Winning of ribbons aside, the judge can make your show, the day from hell or a pleasant time spent with your equine friend. Judges come in all shapes, sizes and abilities, so let’s wax philosophical and take what we get on the day. We can’t change it, and no amount of whinging or bad language back at the float will do any good. We’ve paid our nominations, so what the heck: put a smile on your face and front up for the next class. Who knows? Today we seem to have struck the “Ultimate Ditherer”: She arrived in the ring, ten minutes late, in a flurry of programs, clip-boards and sundry paraphernalia. Now a long discussion, with the stewards, who, I might add, were on time and ready to go. At last, off to a spanking trot, all on the same rein. The instruction to canter: whoopee! Correct strike off. On and on and on we canter, if we go round once more I’ll fall off with exhaustion. That great clumping gelding? If he runs up my mare’s business end one more time, she’ll let him have both barrels. Come on, lady judge, make up your mind. Called in third off the circle, so here’s hoping. Well, I guess we will muddle through the day and go home with a ribbon or two. Next show perhaps we’ll strike a “Speedy Gonzales”. This type of judge is one of my pet hates. They are obsessed with completing their section of the program in record time. Gives orders like a sergeant major, and has the stewards in a lather after the second class. The old saying “in round and out” certainly applies here. Time spent in the circle is minimal: one round of canter and four horses in for three placings, even in maiden and novice classes. Work-outs are short and sweet? (Sour!). No time for any niceties such as a word of encouragement, or congratulations. On with the ribbons and bring on the next class. So much for equestrian comradeship! Today the sun is shining, my horse feels good and here we are in the ring with the day before us. When, lo and behold, into the ring “The Fashionista”. She swirls in on a sea of chiffon, skirt down to her ankles and a hat that would do justice to Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day. However, this vision of fashion proves very efficient. We start on time, and classes roll on in an orderly manner. There’s a bit of friendly chat and some encouraging words at the end of each class. We all get a riding lesson and lots of pointers on how to improve our performance. All in all, not a bad day with the fashionista of all judges.

Now a “Dapper Dan”: very spiffy indeed, lovely blazer, immaculately pressed slacks, with a very smart classic panama hat, certainly looks the part. Chats pleasantly to the stewards and soon has the ring rolling along in fine style. He has a great sense of humour, loves the beautiful people and tends to place quality above all else. That’s his prerogative, of course. Spends time chatting to the winners, but not really interested in the also-rans, those old faithfuls who pay their entries and make up the numbers. However, a very charming chap, consistently going for type and quality, making his decisions on the epitome of the elegant show horse. Wow! “Mrs Fair & Square”: This lady looks like the real deal: professionally dressed in a smart suit, appropriate badges on the lapel and an Akubra type hat. Chats pleasantly to the stewards, very business-like indeed. Looks through the ribbon box, checks out trophies and vouchers, and surveys the ring. She then sits down quietly and does a sneaky appraisal of the competitors. Not, as it turned out, to play any favours. This is the judge we all hope to meet. Just the right amount of time on the circle, late-comers and those held up in another ring, able to join on the end of the group. Very aware of the green horse and acts accordingly. Maiden and novice classes worked out relevant to their ability. Horses placed progressively with a few kind words to those down the line. Maiden horses nearly all given a workout. This lady has a pleasant rapport with the competitors, is sympathetic when things go awry, and gives advice and encouragement to us mere mortals of the show ring. See you again soon we hope. There is one judge we haven’t touched on yet, like the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’, fortunately not often seen at your average Ag show, but more likely observed at Royals or prestigious equine events. Well, you guessed it: “The Political Judge” Enough to say we won’t go there today! Take heart, mere mortals of the show ring, faithful stalwarts who turn up rain or shine and all those beautiful people. We have a common interest: our love of horses. Bad judge, good judge, we will continue to show. Take heart, there’s always the next show.

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umerous studies throughout the world have proven that stomach ulcers in horses are very common. They reportedly affect up to 90% of racehorses in training and 60% of competition horses and a recent study at a pacing stud in NSW revealed that 95% of their horses had stomach ulcers.

he cause of Gastric Ulcers has largely been blamed on long periods without food, especially roughage. Horses are grazing animals; however performance and race horses are often stabled and fed only 2 large feeds a day with low levels of roughage leaving the horses stomach empty for long periods. The stomach acid is continuously secreted and may irritate the stomach lining causing ulcers. So unlike humans, it is not bacteria which cause gastric ulcers but exposure to stomach acid is thought to be a major factor.

razing horses are less like to have gastric ulcers because they are constantly eating without any periods of an empty stomach. When a horse is grazing grass and saliva (which contains bicarbonate) flow constantly into the stomach, which buffers the stomach acid and prevents ulcers forming. Ulcers occur mainly in the non-glandular area of the stomach, along the margo plicatus. The cells in this area are not protected from the stomach acid because they do not secrete mucus or bicarbonate. The severity of the ulcers is related to the duration of exposure to the acid and if they are quite serve they can bleed into the gut causing anemia and low protein.

Bella has severe bleeding ulcers and is emaciated. She is on a high dose of omaguard and herbal remedies

isk factors include stabling your horse for long periods without grazing and feeding two large meals per day. High energy feed, intermittent feeding, intensive exercise, racing and transporting. It is important to remember that horses must continue to eat throughout the day, when the horse is not eating the stomach is exposed to acid. Feeding grain increases the secretion of acid but protein can buffer the effect so it’s important to feed grain and protein together. Lucerne chaff is high in protein so feeding it with grain will assist in preventing ulcers.

ot all horses with gastric ulcers will show signs so many do go undiagnosed, however some of the things to look out for include: decreased appetite – your horse may go off his food slightly, not clearing up all of his hard feed and due to decreased appetite his coat may become dull and parts of it may start to fall out. Frequently he will become sour in his behaviour towards work and his performance may drop. He may colic one or a number of times, grind his teeth, windsuck and may develop diarrhea. If the ulcers are severe and bleeding into the gut he will have a lower red blood cell count and haemoglobin level. The best method of diagnosing gastric ulcers is to have a blood test, if it indicated severe ulcers you could arrange having them looked at with an endoscope.

our vet is the best person to advise you on a correct treatment plan, as the founder of Save a Horse Australia we treat all off the track racehorses and emaciated rescue horses with an oral paste containing omeprazole called Omaguard by Nature Vet. This drug binds the cells of the stomach lining which produces the acid reducing its production. Omaguard is by prescription only so consult your vet if you think your

horse may have ulcers. Ulcer healing takes 14-28 days, sometimes longer depending on the severity of the ulcers, your vet will advise you on a treatment plan. It is important to remember that if your horse is healing from ulcers its best to spell him from work until they have healed. Stress can prevent and prolong the healing process so keep him as relaxed as possible. During treatment decrease grain and increase roughage, feed smaller meals more frequently and if your horse has severe ulcers you should provide and iron and blood building supplement. At Save a Horse Australia we use a supplement called “Blud”.

here are a number of excellent healing herbs available that will help heal mild cases of gastric ulceration and we have used many different herbal plans on our rescue horses with great success. Chamomile, meadowsweet, marshmellow, slippery elm bark and licorice root are all excellent and work well together. We also feed protexin probiotic and apple cider vinegar which helps restore gut flora and encourages saliva the natural protection against gastric acidity. Always consult a professional equine herbalist before using any herbal plan on your horse.

s noted earlier ulcers are very common in horses and we are their biggest enemy due to the management and lifestyle we place upon our equine friends. The most important thing to remember is to make sure your horse has access to plenty of roughage, substituting grass for grassy hay if necessary. If your horse is showing any symptoms call your vet immediately for a check up, blood test and treatment plan. This article should not be substituted for professional veterinarian advice. Amanda Vella – www.saveahorse.amandavella.com Photos by – Bianca Newting Photography

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In bygone eras, massage was acknowledged as one of the four classical forms of medical treatments along with acupuncture, moxibustion; a traditional Chinese medicine, and herbalism. The historical chronicles from the 2nd BC speak of patients who were treated with only massage, and the Bible as well as other ancient sacred texts mention the use of oils and massage for the betterment of health 3000 years before the birth of Christ. Ancient Roman and Greek literature make numerous references to massage, advocating its uses before and after sport. It has only been a few thousand years and we now have this Ancient healing therapy available for the largest strongest and fastest athletes in the world.

Love and Light to you all. Shousha an owner when they realize this is the from competition some years later. He case and cause of so much anguish is now a 23 yr old Grand Prix school and confusion. master and worth his weight in gold.

Muscle injury to any extent will not correct itself. Time out in the paddock will only set the injury into a permanent state and no amount of muscle relaxant pain killer or anti-inflammatory will clear the muscle system. I have yet to witness miraculous recovery from extreme muscle injury by way of intravenous medications or other applications, but I have seen and witnessed the miraculous recovery from those destined for destruction by the application of Deep Tissue Massage and Stresspoint therapy, a working plan specifically designed to aid the repair and healing of all the muscles involved, and some good The muscle structure accounts for old sweat with no tears from loving 60% of a horses total mass, it makes dedicated owners/riders. sense that things can and do go wrong and it goes without saying I felt for the that â&#x20AC;&#x153;prevention is the best cureâ&#x20AC;?. If purpose of this our horses are engaged in any form article I would use equine competitive discipline, chances the Gastrocnemius are we are going to be asking for a muscle as an maximum of effort (exertion) from example. I have them. Overloaded overused and over had the pleasure stretched muscles, not forgetting the this week to bumps and knocks are the first causes witness its for tightening, a spasm will then occur malfunction in full at the point of the muscle injury. It may flight. It is one not be the last show or race your horse that has, over the was in that caused the problem, but years, shown many an owner/rider that more the residual effects of previous the presenting problem in the front end efforts and muscle trauma. What was is actually been set up from behind. a small stress or strain becomes a I have worked with this problem and total malfunction with continued uset helped many horses successfully back and can also cause deeper problems into full work and winning form. relating to the joints, tendons and ligaments. By this time we are seeing The Gastrocnemius has a tendency to a total breakdown of the working throw its tightening into the opposite muscle structure and your horse is side shoulder when left undetected now in what is called a chronic state. over a long period of time. Normally Every excessive strain rip and rupture, it is responsible for stifle or hock no matter how old, can be felt through problems, such as your horse been the musculoskeletal system with deep unable to straighten the leg fully, massage, and as muscle injury is displaying discomfort whilst standing cumulative by nature those old rips and will assist in any shortening of the and tears, a majority of which were hind stride, hence making it difficult to preventable, now create secondary identify the exact cause of your horses tightening relative to the original injury. shortened forward stride. It is also very common with muscle injury, that by the time we become I worked with a Grand Prix Dressage aware there is a problem, it has lad who had been off for 11 months due been there a longtime, but the signs to his intermittent and varying degrees were there. Resistance, a change in of forward shortening in the nearside attitude and willingness, muscle build- shoulder. The first place I looked up or wastage, intermittent lameness, was the shoulder and tightening was descending or ascending lameness, evident, however on working through cold back / sore back, lugging in on the shoulder I found that tightening one rein and for many more reasons to be secondary, in other words the unless it is treated, it will go on causing cause was coming from somewhere problems. else. After identifying the problem and working to balance and clear the It can be difficult to assimilate an injury musculoskeletal system with some that happened sometime ago or even serious work on the gastroc and years before, is the cause of your surrounding muscles, a work and after unexplainable problems today. I see care program was then designed for this often with the horses I work with, him and he recovered well, going onto and it can come as a bit of a shock to compete and win until his retirement

We must remember some of these injuries have been there a long time and for a full recovery it is of paramount importance our equine friends are bought back into full work steadily and particular care by way of massage and a recovery work program is essential. The total healing of your horse can not be underestimated when you embark on the journey of massage therapy, the ancients knew what they were doing, and today thousands of years later I am still seeing the amazing results of massage therapy with horses and humans. There is not enough room here to express the stories of the countless horses I have worked on who have through the physiological response of muscle injury been written off as finished. Which brings me back to the first point, and that is prevention. We can greatly enhance our horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance and consistency levels plus their overall health and wellbeing with regular massage. No expensive machines or gadgets, no power points necessary, all you need are your hands. I have worked professionally as a Deep Tissue Massage/ Stresspoint Therapist for 20 years now, and although at times it can be very challenging working with a cranky 600 kilogram client, the reward of helping these horses back into careers and a functional life is priceless. I have an informative DVD and Booklet available as an introduction to working your own muscle maintenance program, it is easy to understand and great to work with, your horse will love you. I am also available for workshops catering for groups of 4-6 people and your horses. This is a great way to get started if you are looking for an effective alternative therapy to aid your equine friends.

Laminitis and or commonly called Founder Most of you reading this article would already know that different feeds cause laminitis and the most common cause being carbohydrate overload like cereal grains. There’s the lush grass and even a large drink of cold water has been known to trigger laminitis. Other things like concussion, Viral infections, Septicemia and even bad stress. Even with all of the advanced technology some aspects of laminitis still remains a mystery and it can affect equestrian athletes such as Olympic race horses, show pony’s and any discipline type and of cause the neglected . The three phases of laminitis are called Early Acute , Acute and Chronic with the early stage your horse would be slightly lame but also a slight stiffness look when it was to walk and it may lean back when standing. This is the time to call a vet, if you can’t get the vet and your farrier is handy get him to drop in but I would recommend fairly swift action the quicker you get on to it the better chance of it not getting to the next stage. The cost of vet and farrier can get quite expensive with ongoing treatments and hoof care . I do suggest you ask both the vet and farrier the likely cost for

each stage because phase one will be a considerable cost. I have seen people spend thousands of dollars to end up having to make that terrible decision to put the horse down after eight months of extreme pain for the horse and every one involved . So I’m trying to say give careful thought to your available time, its high maintenance and can be very expensive. All the best John.

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